Toward a new definition of obesity, beyond body mass index
Is obesity a disease? How could it be better defined? A commission of 56 global experts from 'The Lancet' magazine has set ...
BMI is wrong way to measure obesity, researchers say — here’s what they recommend instead
The condition is better measured by looking at factors like inflammation, insulin resistance, and glucose tolerance, ...
Controversy continues over use of Body Mass Index to calculate obesity | Mark Mahoney
The number does not capture a person's muscle mass; where on their body fat is stored; or how their race, ethnicity and ...
A new definition of obesity goes beyond BMI. What this could mean for you
A commission proposed a new definition of obesity focused on how excess fat affects the body, rather than assessing body mass ...
Scientists Suggest New Way to Help Measure Obesity Instead of Just Using Traditional BMI Metric
A new report notes that the amount of belly fat a patient has is a more useful metric for determining obesity than ...
This disease kills more people than all cancers and accidents combined
Heart disease remains the top killer of Americans as risk factors continue to grow. Get the latest statistics from the ...
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Groundbreaking study reveals why BMI fails millions daily
New research exposes critical flaws in BMI measurements, as medical experts advocate for more accurate and inclusive methods ...
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Obesity won't be solely defined by BMI under new plan for diagnosis by global experts
New recommendations on how to define obesity would reduce the emphasis on body mass index and take into account health ...
Which 4 cereals are best for your brain — and the ones to avoid, according to experts
In the meantime, Sahakian and Langley recommend some cereals that can be gr-r-reat for your brain. The pair’s research found a link between muesli, bran, wheat and oat cereals and increased gray ...
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Health experts are proposing new guidelines to diagnose obesity
Obesity has been an ongoing struggle for many consumers, and for years, body mass index (BMI) has been the key metric health ...
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Beyond BMI: Body fat stored in surprising spot linked to heart disease
Most people know that body fat stored around the midsection can spell disaster for cardiovascular health. But Harvard ...
Body weight trends upwards after breast reduction surgery in teens
Many adolescents and young women gain weight in the years after breast reduction surgery—particularly those who were at a ...